Live at the Nut Bar with John Bolton and David Cunningham

Squirrel Founder John Bolton (better known as JB) and Chief David Cunningham (DC) sit down together, sometimes with guests, to chew the fat.

They discuss things like finance, the economy, investing and what's happening with mortgage interest rates.

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Live at the Nut Bar - Season 3 Episode 14: From survival mode to (finally) some stability 

In the season finale, JB and DC pull up a stool at the Nut Bar to chat about the final OCR cut of 2025, why house prices haven’t boomed, what’s tugging the housing market in different directions, and why 2026 should feel better—though still a bit weird in an election year.

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12 December 2025


NZ property market update — Outlook for 2026

By John Bolton

We've almost done it, folks—we've nearly made it out the other side of 2025. And that means it's time to stop and reflect on the year that's been and what might be in store over the next 12 months. The good news is that 2026 is shaping up to be a year of a lot more stability. 

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12 December 2025


Wellington property market update — Outlook for 2026

By Nick Virtue

Residents of the Capital have arguably had it tougher than most this year—which is saying something—but the good news is that things are looking up for 2026. Our resident Wellington mortgage expert, Nick Virtue, shares his take on what's to come over the next 12 months.

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12 December 2025


Christchurch property market update – Outlook for 2026

By Nathan Miglani

It's been a year of big moves and changes—but with interest rates down, and house prices up, the Christchurch housing market is rounding out 2025 on a positive note. Here's the latest from our resident Christchurch mortgage expert, Nathan Miglani.

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